Ebeneezer Thayer

Ebeneezer Thayer, Jr.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts Sheriff
In office 1793–1794
Preceded by	New office
Succeeded by	Atherton Thayer
Personal details
Born	August 21, 1746 Braintree, Massachusetts
Died	May 30, 1809
Spouse(s)	Rachel Thayer, m. December 19, 1772
Occupation	Farmer
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	Massachusetts provincial militia
Years of service	Militia
Commands	Massachusetts provincial militia
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War

Ebeneezer Thayer, Jr. (August 21, 1746 – May 30, 1809) was a Massachusetts farmer, military officer, town official, and politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature, as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council; and, from 1793 to 1794, as the first sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

During the American Revolutionary War Thayer was active in recruiting men in his home town and in leading them in the war.

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